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Abroach — A*broach , adv. [Pref. a + broach.] 1. Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped. [1913 Webster] Hogsheads of ale were set abroach. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence: In a state to be diffused or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

abroach — adverb or adjective Date: 14th century 1. archaic in a condition for letting out a liquid (as wine) 2. archaic in action or agitation ; astir < mischiefs that I set abroach Shakespeare > … New Collegiate Dictionary

abroach — a•broach [[t]əˈbroʊtʃ[/t]] adv. adj. 1) opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached: The cask was set abroach[/ex] 2) astir; in circulation • Etymology: 1350–1400 … From formal English to slang

abroach — adjective of a cask or barrel the cask was set abroach • Syn: ↑broached • Similar to: ↑tapped … Useful english dictionary

abroach — adverb a) Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped. b) Hence: in a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir … Wiktionary